Newcastle Care Home Resident Receives Personalised Video From The Army
An ex-army Resident at HC-One’s Kirkwood Court care home in Newcastle has received a video message off the army, just in time for VE Day.
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CQC Report Reveals And Covid-19 Impact On Care Homes
The impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on care homes has been laid bare in a new CQC report. The COVID-29 Insight report, is the first in a series of discussion documents evaluating key issues that the CQC regulates, affecting health and social care during the crisis.
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School Letters Bring Joy To Care Village Residents
Year six students at North Cheshire Jewish Primary School have found new ways to keep in touch with their older friends at Didsbury care village, Belong
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Avery Tucks In For The Care Worker’s Charity!
Avery Healthcare are a major sponsor and supporter of the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), a UK organisation that supports current and former care workers with…
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Harmony House Shines Light On ‘Life In Lockdown’ For Those With Complex Mental Health Needs
Harmony House, a registered service for adults with learning disabilities, dementia and mental health needs based in Hebburn, has shared service users’
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Colten Care Puts The Kettle On For Families Living With Dementia
Care homes in the south raised cuppas to press for vital support during the pandemic for families living with dementia. Residents and staff across Colten…
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Caution Urged As Care Home Death Figures Fall
Providers stress need to improve support for carers
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Survey Reveals Support Being Offered To Providers By Cash Strapped Councils
On 19 March 2020 the government made available £1.6bn to local government to contribute to additional costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic. It
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Gracewell Of Bookham Organises Drive-Through Visit For Residents To Safely See Their Families
Gracewell of Bookham organised a drive-through visit for residents, so they could safely see their families and friends. Careful planning and a whole-team approach meant…
Read more...Over-65s’ Experience Of Negative Language About Older People Increases During Pandemic Period
Over-65s’ Experience Of Negative Language About Alder People Increases During Pandemic Period
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COVID Testing Chaos Set To Continue For Social Care
Despite the government’s efforts to develop a testing programme for social care, the testing arrangements remain chaotic, there is no reliable timescale for
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Spanish-Style Fun Helps Residents Smile During Lockdown
With lockdown looking set to continue for many more weeks for those over 70, a Somerset care home supporting people with dementia has been providing a…
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Care Staff Welcome £90 Aldi Vouchers From Blackwood
Specialist housing and care provider Blackwood has purchased the shopping vouchers as a thank you to its social care staff working at the front-line of the Coronavirus crisis.
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Bereavement Teams From Ashgate Hospice Care Support NHS Staff At Chesterfield Royal During COVID-19 Crisis
Ashgate Hospicecare, based in North Derbyshire, is now delivering support sessions for NHS teams at Chesterfield Royal hospital who are working with
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MP’s Give Immigration Bill Initial Approval
MPs have voted in favour of bill abolishing EU free movement but oppose new barriers for low-paid, critical workers.The bill takes back control of UK…
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